How to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Lasalle/Van Buren station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Joliet on the Moovit app.

109min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Midway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago Midway Airport
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #407| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 51.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport) and destination (Joliet), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line RI, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Midway Airport and Joliet in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet in Chicago?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Lasalle/Van Buren station near Chicago Midway Airport to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport and Joliet in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Midway Airport to get to Joliet in Chicago?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Lasalle/Van Buren station near Chicago Midway Airport in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Midway Airport and Joliet in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport to Joliet costs $9.55.

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